Rights and Responsibilities of Service-learning Students

The Service Site Expects From You:

• An honest assessment of your abilities, interests and skills
• Dependability in fulfilling your hours at the site.
• A completed Service-learning Agreement that indicates your goals and schedule of hours, with reasonable assurance that this agreement will be honored.
• Respect for the policies and expectations of the site, especially in regard to confidentiality and participation in required training sessions.
• Professional behavior in carrying out the tasks assigned to you, including observance of their established dress code.
• Behavior suited to an ambassador of goodwill for the project and an effective advocate for the organization.
• 24 hours advance notice if you expect to be absent.
• 48 hours advance notice if you must end your service at the site.
  

You Can Expect From Your Site Supervisor:

• Meaningful tasks related to your skills, interests and available time.
• A position description accurately communicating what is expected of you.
• An orientation to the site and training for the position.
• As much information as possible about agency organization-policy, people, programs, and activities.
• Sound guidance, direction and input from your supervisor.
• Respect from fellow workers as a (non paid) staff member.
• An opportunity to make suggestions, receive feedback and develop a sense of being an integral part of the program.
• An evaluation of your efforts at the end of the term.
• Appreciation for your efforts as a volunteer.

  (Adapted from The University of Richmond 's Service-Learning Student Handbook)
  

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